The Global market for mobile phones market grew 14.6% in the third quarter of this year, the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, according to a recent report from the International Data Corporation (IDC).

IDC says vendors shipped 340.5 million during the July to September timeframe compared to 297.1 million units in the third quarter of 2009.

Cogeco, the nation’s fourth largest cable provider, this week announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and 2010 fiscal year which ended August 31 2010.

Cogeco reported overall revenue for the quarter increased by 5.5% from the same period a year earlier to $331.7 million while operating income fell 3% to $73.9 million. Net income for the quarter dropped $16.2% to 12.3 million.

Videotron announced today that it has extended its 3G wireless service in the Mauricie, Sherbrooke and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield areas of Quebec.

“Following up on the resounding success of the initial launch of our advanced mobile service, we are pleased to announce that we are expanding it to new markets,” said Robert Depatie, President & CEO of Videotron. “This move brings Videotron into the Trois-Rivieres market for the first time.”

In the information section of its Electronic Program Guide Bell Satellite TV (BSTV) is telling customers that, effective December 7th, it will no longer offer HDNet.

Bell has not given any reason for dropping the popular high definition channel, however, HDNet representatives tell Digital Home readers the decision came after Bell told the station that it would be moving HDNet to a less desirable theme pack, a move the station did not want